Story by Sherine Atieno and Photos by Benard Ondari Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) has received a major boost in its eye care capacity following the donation of modern ophthalmic equipment from the Fred Hollows Foundation (FHF). The donation includes top-tier surgical and diagnostic tools aimed at advancing specialized eye care and...
Author: Sherine Atieno (Sherine Atieno)
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Proximie Digital Surgery Platform: A New Era of Smart Theatres
Story by Sherine Atieno and Dennise Akinyi Photos by Ondari Ogega Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) has joined the global movement in digitized surgical care through the adoption of the Proximie platform—a cutting-edge telemedicine technology that allows live surgical procedures to be transmitted in real time for remote support and learning....
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Addressing the Critical Care Gap: A Lifeline for Children in Nyanza
Story by Lorraine Anyango Photos by Ondari Ogega The Nyanza region faces a severe shortage of critical care services for children, with no dedicated Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) in the entire area, putting countless young lives at risk. Obama Children’s Hospital, the primary referral facility in the Nyanza region, highlights the urgent need. A...
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Hope for Cancer Patients as CS Duale Pledges KSh 500M for JOOTRH Cancer Centre
Story by Lorraine Anyango and Sherine Atieno Photos by Ondari Ogega A wave of optimism swept through Kisumu’s health sector today as Health Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale visited Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH), pledging a KSh 500 million investment toward the completion of a state-of-the-art regional cancer centre. The promise brings...
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Restoring Smiles
Story by Sherine Atieno Photos by Ondari Ogega At Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH), stories of courage and healing are unfolding during the ongoing Cleft Lip and Palate Medical Camp running from 14th to 17th July 2025. Thanks to the partnership between JOOTRH, Smile Train, and the Kenya Society of Plastic, Reconstructive...
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From Silence to Smile
Story by Sherine Atieno and Photos by Ondari Ogega In ward seven annex at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH), 19-year-old Lydia Awuor sits patiently on her hospital bed. She waits to be called into the operating theatre for a procedure that may mark the beginning of a new chapter in her life—a...
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Pathology in Africa Elevated
By Lorraine Anyango A quiet revolution is underway in Kisumu County, promising to dramatically enhance patient care across Africa. The focus of this transformation? The strategic development of local site capacity for advanced diagnostic pathology, with Kisumu poised to become a regional hub of excellence in this critical medical field. At the heart of this...
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Wrapped in Hope
Story by Sherine Atieno and Photos by Ondari Ogega In a softly lit room at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH), a tiny bundle of life rests calmly, wrapped in a white shawl. His name is Shadrack Baraka—a name that means blessing, fitting for a child whose first breaths were drawn not in the...
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CLEFT LIP AND PALATE MEDICAL CAMP
Are you or someone you know living with a cleft lip or palate? This is an incredible opportunity to get life-changing medical care! Join us for the CLEFT LIP AND PALATE MEDICAL CAMP from 14th – 17th July 2025 at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital. Look at the amazing “Before & After” transformations...
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Kisumu Nurses Convene to Elevate Patient Care in Collaborative Symposium
Story by Dennise Akinyi Nurses from across Kisumu County recently gathered for a symposium aimed at bolstering nursing practices and fostering innovation in patient care. Hosted through a collaborative effort between Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) and several key healthcare institutions, including Avenue Hospital, Kisumu County Hospital (KCH), Aga Khan Hospital (AKH),...